I enjoyed myself at the party in october, but for two things: I was dying of the cold, and the band were, well, not very good. The group I was with abandoned the place after a couple of songs. :P So, what does everyone else want to see at the party in may? Did you like the DJs, do you want a broader range of music, whatwhatwhat?

The music I thought was pretty good and liverly. Space is the biggest problem. Seriously I won't go this time if something can't be done about it. Then again since its in May it will be warmer and the outside area will be more appealing. Just hope it doesn't rain -_-

The space issue will be better in may, since it'll be a hell of a lot warmer than october - I was out on the balcony, but not for long xD Spent most of the party on the balcony this may though, so should be fine.

I thought it was good but to be honest there was hardly any room to sit down once in a while and on the balcony it was really cold. In the end i went outside which turned out to be better fun. To make it better this time i think its needs to be bigger and maybe some things where we can sit down once in a while

I didn't really have a problem with space at all to be honest! I've been in far more cramped places (although I didn't arrive until about 9, so I don't know if lots of people left before then or something).

I also think opinions of the live band are a bit too taste-based to be taken into account - lots of people enjoyed Ghostfire, me included, so I assume that those who say they were bad just didn't enjoy their music, instead of a technical analysis. To be honest, this will always be a problem with live bands, some will like them and some will not.

badgerrocks wrote:I know a lot of people will disagree but I would like to see some kind of proper masquerade ball.

I've never been to the Saturday Night Party...and I'd always believed that it WAS a Masquerade Ball. If it's alright for me to ask here, what exactly does the Saturday Party consist of? (If not, forward me else-where XD)

badgerrocks wrote:I know a lot of people will disagree but I would like to see some kind of proper masquerade ball.

I've never been to the Saturday Night Party...and I'd always believed that it WAS a Masquerade Ball. If it's alright for me to ask here, what exactly does the Saturday Party consist of? (If not, forward me else-where XD)

Last 2 expos its been just a party in the novotel bar with no formal dress code and a DJ (did get a live band this oct).

New Venue, no faulty equipment. That about covers it, cheaper drinks would be nice but realistically speaking I doubt that will happen. *unsubtle hint at interest in doing it myself to follow* I'd also like it if the dj's could be forum members or cosplayers too.

I am sure if all the ticket holders had turend up at the same time It would have been a heath&saftey issue.ghostfire were awesome , not my sort of music but hugely entertaining!.been to the last few partys and much fun was had.also like the other partys , it was cramped , so ....as others have said , if only there was more room.

Just make it a lot bigger. I and everyone I met left just because it was way too damn cramped, then on our way out we could see that we only had half of their bar, now the whole bar would have been fine if not too big, but it was just way way way to small. Music and everything else was fine, but as it was so small you were allways near the speakers, couldn't move, couldn't hear and couldn't sit down for a long while untill people got fedup and left.

It was indeed awful,luckily I found some cool people to hang out with instead and we just sat outside the party in the lounge.The bar was way to crowded and drinks were way too expensive.The music was awful,and the band were not very good.And worse of all I could't even wear my cosplay costume because of their silly rules of no shorts,so I had to wear jeans and a t shirt

(going off the last may party)It would be nice to have the option of cheaper food; I know its tied to the bar, same with drinks, but having a special option there for party atendees would be nice, and I'm sure other people as well wouldn't mind paying a bit more for a ticket if food was part of the deal. (i'm thinking along the lines of burgers, jaket potatoes, or just things that could be barbequed and wouldn't cost too much to supply).

leumas wrote:It was indeed awful,luckily I found some cool people to hang out with instead and we just sat outside the party in the lounge.The bar was way to crowded and drinks were way too expensive.The music was awful,and the band were not very good.And worse of all I could't even wear my cosplay costume because of their silly rules of no shorts,so I had to wear jeans and a t shirt

Thats a shame about your cosplay because to me there were several people at the party who were dressed "against the rules" including shorts and trainers.

leumas wrote:It was indeed awful,luckily I found some cool people to hang out with instead and we just sat outside the party in the lounge.The bar was way to crowded and drinks were way too expensive.The music was awful,and the band were not very good.And worse of all I could't even wear my cosplay costume because of their silly rules of no shorts,so I had to wear jeans and a t shirt

dragonofinfinity wrote:(going off the last may party)It would be nice to have the option of cheaper food; I know its tied to the bar, same with drinks, but having a special option there for party atendees would be nice, and I'm sure other people as well wouldn't mind paying a bit more for a ticket if food was part of the deal. (i'm thinking along the lines of burgers, jaket potatoes, or just things that could be barbequed and wouldn't cost too much to supply).

Nah i disagree, eat food before going out on a saturday/ friday night so you don't get drunk too quickly then dodgy kebabs afterwards. Its the sacred commandment to be followed by parties and nights out nationwide and it should not be altered!